2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1740271840 M.D.
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ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
183
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 183 claims across 86 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. filed 183 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2005

NPI 1740271840

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

183 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1740271840. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (617) 573-4458. NPI 1740271840 was issued on 10/31/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOLBROOK most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 183 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1740271840
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/31/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR ASSOCIATES, INC
BOSTON, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.. To verify ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 183 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

183
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
283
Total Day Supply
7,353
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Budesonide
50
Mupirocin
41
Fluticasone Propionate
16
Ipratropium Bromide
16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.'s 183 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOLBROOK.

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.'s specialty?
ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. wrote 183 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. located?
ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. is located at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 573-4458.
What is ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740271840, issued on 10/31/2005.
Does ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Budesonide, Mupirocin, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 183 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.'s credentials?
ERIC HOLBROOK, M.D.'s NPI is 1740271840 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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